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David Whitehouse.: GLASS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. ; From the
stellar collection of the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, this
selection of 24

magnificent pieces made by a variety of techniques,
including casting, lathe-cutting, polishing, cameo glass and blowing. Each
piece is an important work, as well as a fine example of the continuum of Roman
arts. Each is annotated in detail, with an introduction on the development of
Roman glass. Softbound, 8-1/4x9, 60pp., 24 color plates, glossary, bib.